Recent content from Nadine Manske
Why was the Mall of America built in Minnesota?
The "fantasyland" proposal for the former Met Stadium site almost didn't materialize.
Colleges, animal shelters in Minnesota offer programs to address vet tech shortage
Leaders of both accredited and unaccredited programs hope to help bring more vet techs into the industry.
Children's unveils new inpatient mental health unit for kids
The 22-room unit is expected to serve over 1,000 children and adolescents a year.
Medal of Honor recipient honored anew on Veterans Day
Edison High School in Minneapolis unveiled a plaque honoring alum Richard Kraus, who was killed in World War II.
Edison High School commemorates Medal of Honor recipient at Veterans Day ceremony
Edison High School in Minneapolis unveiled a plaque honoring alum Richard Kraus, who was killed in World War II.
Minneapolis voters choose five new school board members
The board has several big tasks ahead, including picking a new superintendent.
As pickleball grows more popular, clinics report more injuries
The safety of the game played by many older athletes should be taken seriously, medical professionals say.
As high court weighs affirmative action, colleges pledge to uphold diversity efforts
Several private colleges in Minnesota have signed on to amicus briefs that urge the court to allow them to keep using race as one of many factors in evaluating potential students.
Robert 'Bob' Oliveira, who helped bring FDA-approved cochlear implant to market, dies at 79
He led an active, work-oriented lifestyle, but never failed to meet new friends and look on the bright side.
North High parents, teachers talk neighborhood safety in emotional meeting
More than 100 gathered to demand a commitment for a safer environment from elected officials and leaders at the Minneapolis school.
Keith Ellison, other Democrats hold get-out-the-vote event at University of Minnesota
Both parties are engaged in efforts on campus this fall to encourage students to vote.
University of Minnesota service workers set dates for strike if negotiations are unsuccessful
The employees would walk out Oct. 26 on the Twin Cities campus and Oct. 29 in Duluth.
New COVID-19 boosters for kids age 5-11 now offered at Minnesota's state-run vaccine clinics
Facilities in St. Paul, Duluth, Rochester, Moorhead and the Mall of America are accepting appointments and walk-ins.
Chip challenge proves too hot for several Edina middle school students
The students, who complained of eye pain and shortness of breath, were assessed by paramedics and school staff.
Bethel University cuts several programs to address declining enrollment
The college also plans to focus on growing programs where students have expressed high interest.
Service workers at the University of Minnesota vote to authorize a strike
The Teamsters Local 320 union workers have rejected the university's best and last offer, and could strike as soon as Oct. 22.
Minnesota State College Southeast to offer free tuition to Red Wing students
The Red Wing College Promise program is funded by a gift from the Jones Family Foundation.
Minnesota schools add seizure safety measures to help children with epilepsy
The "Seizure Smart Schools" requirements approved by the Legislature are aimed at raising awareness about seizure first aid.
Edison High School in northeast Minneapolis celebrates centennial
With students and alumni coming together for a parade, Edison commemmorates 100 years.
Minnesota State schools will waive all application fees in the month of October
In an effort to make college more accessible, applications for admission will be free next month.
Benilde-St. Margaret's welcomes back NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei for homecoming
The class of '85 alum spoke about his space flight and returned student IDs he had taken to the International Space Station.
University of St. Thomas' Dougherty Family College receives anonymous $10 million gift
The school will still have a base tuition fee of around $500 per semester, but other costs will be covered. Most of the students will graduate debt-free.
